Wow, here is a fantastic find: EIGHT Charley Harper posters originally produced for the National Park Service in 1986, 1990 and 1994, still available for sale from the Government Printing Office. The posters cost from $12 to $19, and get this: There is no cost for shipping and no tax! The eight, apparently still remaining from depleted stock are for the Glacier Bay, Rocky Mountains, Atlantic Barrier Islands, Canyon Country, The Alpine Northwest, the Sierra Range, Hawaii and Isle Royal. I snapped up one of each snap, crackle, pop!
With Charley Harper so popular today, there are a number other sites online selling these posters for as much as $50. I looked quick — and these seem to be the very same posters
that you get from Uncle Sam. Many thanks to reader Elaine, who pointed out this great deal when we were began talking earlier today about how expensive mid century modern decor has gotten. She saw the “Atlantic Barrier Islands” poster that I put in my ebay carousel. It’s on the ‘bay for $25. Gougers!
Okay, so now I have to walk you, step-by-step, where to order each of the posters, because they do not seems to be in one easy place on the government websites. And note, as you look at the listing — Some posters are 39″ x 29″, some are 24″ x 17″:
Here are the links to to all the posters still available today.
If you want to see larger images, I found some on this site – which stocks these at $50! – and where you can also see some of the old stock poster we missed out on boo hoo.
Finally –take a look at this humongous book about Charley Harper — written just recently by Todd Oldham, who is a huge fan of this famous mid century modern artist.
D'Lynne Garner says
The Todd Oldham book is for sale on eBay right now, brand new through Barnes and Noble, for $24.83 and free shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Charley-Harper-An-Illustrated-Life-by-Todd-Oldham-2011-Hardcover-/350771119605?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item51ab9685f5
pam kueber says
okay, i think it was just clarified for me — there is a $120 version and a $25 version. Same book, I *think*.
D'Lynne Garner says
I honestly did not know there was a “mini” version before posting. I do apologize. I still look forward to getting my mini version. At least then I’ll see if I want to invest in the larger version!
pam kueber says
no problem!
Laura says
Received 4 of the 5 I ordered today; they all look *awesome.* No scuffing, rips, or anything the previous poster mentioned. Thanks for the awesome tip, Pam.
pam kueber says
Glad to hear it — all mine arrived intact, when I ordered them a ways back.
J says
Strange customer service with the printing office. I had to upload photos of the damaged posters, then I received four more shipments, week after week, unprompted. Each one had a slightly different problem with rips and creases. But I still haven’t received one poster that was missing. For that one, I have gotten a postcard every week for 4 months now, stating it’s still on back order.
KLS says
Look on the website for those backordered posters: I bet they’re not there at all, and you should cancel your order for them (I did for two).
Julie says
Boo! Hiss! I received my posters today- all in crapola condition. Smashed corners, occasional rips and creases, they are all dusty, crusty and scratched, like they’ve been sitting on some government warehouse shelf for 30 years. Of course, nothing on the website or receipt…but my work order in the tube declared, “ALL SALES FINAL.” So disappointed. I’ll send them a message, but I imagine that the words “U.S. Government” and “Customer Service” rarely meet together in the same place.
bethc says
Thanks so much for featuring these! As the (new) owner of a 1969-built home..with lots of the original features..and an avid hiker/camper, I LOVE these posters! It’s been tough to find the “right” artwork for our house and these are perfect. I just got myself a little early Christmas present!!
pam kueber says
Congrats!
aleta says
Hi all, I LOVE Charles Harper art, and wouldn’t ya know, I happen to have one of his framed and matted “Round Robins” available in my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/95220790/charles-harper-art-serigraph-round-robin
in case anyone is interested 😀
Robin ;-) says
Darn you Pam. I had to buy all that were available. I love Charley Harper art and have a first edition “Dinner for Two” cookbook that was illustrated by him. Thanks for making me spend some more money!
Mary says
Looking forward to receiving my poster
Mary says
Just ordered Atlantic Barrier without seeing the print. Hope it is as beautiful as all the others.
Gina says
Pam, this is the first time I’ve read your blog and I am so glad I did! I had no idea who Charley Harper was until I bought a calendar from Barnes and Noble a couple of months ago. These posters are such great find–big thanks to you and your readers for all of these tips! I am so excited to have made such a frugal purchase on a beautiful item.
pam kueber says
Welcome, Gina! Yes, these posters are great — I put my money where my mouth was and bought them all myself!
Tahnee Lee says
Hi Pam! When you posted about these Charley Harper prints, I jumped and bought several of them. Now after a move across the state, they are finally up. Take a look if you get a chance… http://tleeblogs.blogspot.com/2011/12/moving-in-getting-organized.html
pam kueber says
They look fantastic, Tahnee! I’ll take a look at your blog in more detail! Congrats on your move!